How to pronounce diluent
Say it like DIL-yoo-unt. Diluent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIL).
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- DIL
- yoo
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diluent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of diluent
American and British speakers say diluent in essentially the same way: /ˈdɪljuənt/ in the US and /ˈdɪljuːənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: DIL-yoo-unt.
What does diluent mean?
- That which dilutes.
- A solvent or other liquid preparation used to dilute a sample prior to testing.
- An agent used for effecting dilution of the blood; a weak drink.
- Diluting; making thinner or weaker by admixture, especially of water.
Where does diluent come from?
Latin diluens, from diluere.
Questions about saying diluent
How do you pronounce diluent?
Say DIL-yoo-unt. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪljuənt/. In British English it is /ˈdɪljuːənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diluent?
Diluent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIL). Broken into parts: DIL · yoo · unt.
Do Americans and Brits say diluent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɪljuənt/ and the British form is /ˈdɪljuːənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.